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How much does an architectural and civil drafter make in Rochester?

$64,770a year

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $31.14 an hour or $5,398 a month.

Hourly
$31.14
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
97 of 285
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,200Median: $64,770Highest 10%: $97,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,200$23.17
25th$58,000$27.88
Median$64,770$31.14
75th$80,710$38.80
90th$97,640$46.94

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters.

New York, NY$77,170
Syracuse, NY$66,140
Albany, NY$63,250
Buffalo, NY$63,070
Kiryas Joel, NY$62,360
Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in New York Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chemical Engineer$133,700
Computer Hardware Engineer$120,600
Electrical Engineer$108,200
Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer$104,000
Electronics Engineer$100,600
Health and Safety Engineer$100,400
Mechanical Engineer$100,200
Industrial Engineer$100,200
Engineer$100,100
Civil Engineer$99,460
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does an architectural and civil drafter make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $31.14 ($64,770 a year).

Do architectural and civil drafters make more in Rochester than the national average?

No: $64,770 against $66,150 nationally, 2% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $76,260, so Rochester pays 15% less.

Where does Rochester rank for architectural and civil drafter pay?

97 of 285 metro areas with data.

How much does an architectural and civil drafter make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,640 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.